Power Line Route Selection

Our design team has extensive experience and a wide range of skills to cover all aspects of Power Line Route Selection. We can provide a range of services from concept route options through to comprehensive detailed designs for recommended routes.

Desk top route selection options using Google Earth /PLS CADD and other software.
Detailed route selection including survey and other topographical information.
Analysis of survey data and application of PLS CADD/ CATAN power line design tools.
Concept designs for preliminary costings and engineering evaluation.
Designs complying with ETSA Utilities Codes and other appropriate Australian Standards.
Hardware and conductor/cable selection and verification and the preparation of detailed schedules and drawings.
Desktop underground route selection options based on “Dial before You Dig” data.
Detailed underground route selection based on “Ground Penetrating Radar” and other onsite locations.
Design of civil works to provide cross sections and specifications for conduit systems.
Preparation of detailed horizontal boring and trench cross sections and specifications including cable pull analysis to determine jointing and pulling locations.
Extensive negotiations with Councils, DTEI, landowners Technical Regulator and other Service Authorities, as required.
Preparation of comprehensive reports with solutions and recommendations.
Assist in the preparation of DAC submissions

Expansion of ETSA 66kV Network Gawler, Evanston, Elizabeth and The Fleurieu Peninsula
Duplication of 66kV line from Square Waterhole to Victor Harbour
Wind farm 33kV line route options Hallett Stages 2 & 3
Route option analysis 66kV cables out of new City West Substation.
Design 11kV feeders associated with the Desalination Plant.
11kV /33kV Cape Jaffa extension.
Cooper Oil Basin 33kV & 11kV oil & well reticulation.